What does everybody use? Personally, I'm using an el-cheapo rod/reel combo and 20# mono. Will probably be upgrading to a conventional this year and was wondering what you all use, no set budget since I can use it for throwing heavy jigs, just not crazy money.

Custom wraped Lamiglas 10' BSB1213M with an ABU HSN7000BG modified conventional reel.

Get some sort of baitrunner reel. I use an Okuma Epixor EB65. Its nice to be able to dis-engage the spool instead of lifting the bail. Shimano Bait-runners are nice too.

10' Rainshadow and a calcutta 400 with braid.

10'6" ssb136 3m w/BG7000 pissa chunk set-up, I also chunk with the allstar 10' 1209w/7000.

Depends on where I'm fishing...in the canal I have a 10' 2 piece meat stick with 60 pound test on with a jigmaster. Ever heard 60 pound test snap ?